Android Adds ‘Accountability Layer’ to Third-Party Apps

Android is adding new verification steps to sideloaded apps, introducing friction for advanced users while aiming to reduce ...
Android

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 Is Here: Removable At a Glance Widget, Flashlight Strength & More

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 with the December 2025 security patch for a wide range of Pixel phones and tablets, ahead of a planned stable release in March 2026. The beta introduces ...
PC Magazine

I Tried the New Android XR Smart Glasses From Google and XReal. I Didn't Expect to Be This Impressed

Google's Android XR platform and XReal's Project Aura are bringing smart glasses closer to mainstream reality, offering developers powerful tools to create practical, everyday wearable experiences ...
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Android 18 cosplay makeup from Dragon Ball tutorial

Bring Android 18 from Dragon Ball to life with cosplay makeup. NRA Breaking From MAGA Over Alex Pretti’s Shooting Weight-loss drugs draw thousands of lawsuits alleging serious harm Late Show with ...
Forbes

‘That’s It’—Google Says Android Sideloading ‘Not Going Anywhere’

Android is now “more like iPhone.” That should not be a surprise. It has been coming for some time, and Android 15 and Android 16 put security and privacy front and center. Just like iPhone. But it’s ...
Android Police

Google rolls out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixels with new features

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...
Ars Technica

Unless users take action, Android will let Gemini access third-party apps

Starting today, Google is implementing a change that will enable its Gemini AI engine to interact with third-party apps, such as WhatsApp, even when users previously configured their devices to block ...
USA Today

Google ordered to pay $314 million in Android data privacy lawsuit

A jury in San Jose, California, said on Tuesday that Google misused customers' cell phone data and must pay more than $314.6 million to Android smartphone users in the state, according to an attorney ...
The Verge

Android’s youthful new design will change the way you make and answer calls

The revamped Phone by Google app comes with a simplified design that puts your favorites and call log in one place. The revamped Phone by Google app comes with a simplified design that puts your ...
InfoQ

Android 16 Introduces Wide-Ranging Features and Changes

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
SlashGear

Your Chromebook May Run Android Instead Of Chrome OS One Day: Here's What That Means

Chromebooks may be getting their biggest shake-up ever in the near future as Google prepares to merge large portions of ChromeOS onto Android. The no-frills, browser-based operating system has had ...